Indian Spiced Black Bean & Tofu Burgers
These delicious black bean & tofu burgers are spiced with garam masala, which adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Super easy to make, with a crispy texture on the outside and a melt in the mouth middle, these are perfect for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 bell pepper (cored)
- 6 oz fresh mushroom of your choice
- One 16-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tsp garam masala seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 6 oz soft silken tofu (I prefer Mori-nu brand)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tsp cooking oil
- 12 burger buns
- mayonnaise (or soy mayonnaise)
- 2 cup fresh arugula
- 6 oz goat cheese (or soy cheese)
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the onion and bell pepper (it makes it easier for the food processor). In a food processor, add the first 6 ingredients. Pulse until the mixture becomes finely minced.
- 2
Drain the tofu and pat dry. With a large spoon, mix the tofu and the panko bread crumbs into the patty mixture. You can taste the mixture and add additional garam masala seasoning or salt, if needed. Refrigerate the patty mixture for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight).
- 3
The mixture should be moist, but just firm enough to hold a patty shape - if it is too wet, mix in 1/4 additional bread crumbs. Shape the mixture into 6-8 patties.
- 4
When ready to cook, heat a frying pan over medium heat and swirl in the cooking oil. When hot, carefully add as many patties that can fit without touching. Fry each side until it is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Assemble the patties onto each bun with mayonnaise, arugula and cheese.